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U.K. Preparing Groundwork for Brexit, Says David Cameron

British PM tells Parliament Article 50, officially setting in motion the U.K.’s exit from the bloc, wouldn’t be triggered ‘at this stage’

British Prime Minister David Cameron addressed Parliament on Monday, just days after the UK voted to leave the European Union and said that the government would begin implementing the decision to leave the bloc. Photo: Associated Press

LONDON—Prime Minister David Cameron, addressing Parliament for the first time since Britain’s momentous decision to leave the European Union, sought to quash discussion about whether the vote would stand as markets remained volatile.

Mr. Cameron, who campaigned in favor of remaining in the EU and has announced plans to resign, said his government would begin taking steps to leave the union. While he said he didn’t believe the outcome of the vote was best for the nation, Mr. Cameron said there was “no doubt about the result.”...